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Behind the Scenes
Our furniture takes shape where high-tech industrial production meets minute
carpentry. Under the supervision of our foreman Jonny, sketches transform into indi-
vidual pieces of furniture thanks to the loving passion of our skilled craftsmen.
Located in a deep valley by the shore of the Dokka river in Norway, the factory has
produced quality furniture for the past 65 years. Dokka is also where Hans Brattrud
resides today, as he still takes an active part in the production and development
of his esteemed Scandia range. As foreman Jonny says: “We must also give credit
to Hans for making production possible by introducing the required technology in
Norway in the1960s.” In 2008, Hans Brattrud received the “The King’s Medal of Merit”
in Gold partly for his work as a furniture designer, but also due to his work as a
production pioneer. This production technique–high frequency laminating– is still
at the core of the production of the Scandia chairs at Dokka.
Treading lightly–to meet the future
We believe that timeless design is a solid environmental effort enhanced further
by the small environmental footprint we leave behind with each carefully assembled
piece of furniture. To ensure the quality of our products and the working conditions
of our employees, we manufacture almost all of our furniture in Scandinavia. The
only exception is some production in Italy. The material is chosen with great considera-
tion to the environmental impact of each component.
In 2013, we proudly introduced Scandia Junior Eco. Scandia Junior Eco has
a Swan certification, the official Nordic Eco certification. This way we can ensure that
a Norwegian design icon meets the future in an even more environmentally
friendly manner. The certification proves that the Scandia Junior Eco is the best
environmental choice. We are committed to carry the sustainable idea forward in our
furniture–all the way from idea through to choice of material and production, and
finally by providing you with long lasting items of furniture.
Manufacturing
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